1. Introduction
In this lesson, you will practice reading very common and simple Korean words.
These words are useful in daily life and will help you gain confidence in recognizing syllable blocks quickly.
2. Vocabulary Words
엄마 (eomma) = mom
아빠 (appa) = dad
물 (mul) = water
밥 (bap) = rice/meal
집 (jip) = house
불 (bul) = fire
손 (son) = hand
눈 (nun) = eye / snow (depending on context)
3. Sentence Practice
엄마가 집에 있다. (eommaga jibe itda) = Mom is at home.
나는 밥을 먹는다. (naneun babeul meongneunda) = I eat rice.
아빠가 물을 마신다. (appaga mureul masinda) = Dad drinks water.
불이 크다. (buri keuda) = The fire is big.
눈이 온다. (nuni onda) = Snow is falling.
4. Exercises
Read each word aloud three times.
Match the words with their English meaning.
Write two sentences using the words 엄마 and 집.
Try to read the sentences without Romanization.
5. Summary
Today you practiced reading some of the most basic Korean words.
These are everyday vocabulary that you will see often, so mastering them will make reading easier and faster.